Textual research on the evolution history of the branches of meridians in the Warring States,Qin and Han dynasties
The Warring States,Qin and Han dynasties were the construction period of the theory of meridians,as well as the germination,development and maturity period of the branches of meridians,the sprouting of meridians branches is affected by many factors,such as the observation of natural water flow,the development of anatomical level,the accumulation of clinical experience,etc..Zubi Shiyimai Jiujing contains three branches related to the disease.The branches of meridians in laoguanshan and shuangbaoshan wooden carved acupuncture statue had the function of connecting meridians.The number of branches of meridians in Ling Shu·Jingmai increased to 17,its main function is to connect meridians and viscera,and set up to form a circular flow system of meridians,it represents the mature stage of meridian branches.Combing the evolution of the branches of meridians will help to reconstruct the development history of the early theory of meridians and further understand the law and value of the theory of meridians.
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